Description

These Rice Krispie Potato Chip Cookies offer a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors with a satisfying crunch. Featuring classic cookie dough combined with crushed potato chips, crispy Rice Krispies cereal, and optional nuts and chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for those who love a unique twist on traditional cookies. Easy to prepare and bake, they make a great treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-Ins

2 cups crushed potato chips
2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a rich base for your cookie dough.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate fully, then add the vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until everything is combined to avoid overworking the dough.
Fold in Crunchy Add-Ins: Gently fold in the crushed potato chips, Rice Krispies cereal, and if using, the chopped nuts and chocolate chips to add texture and flavor complexity.
Shape Cookies: Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.

Notes

Crush potato chips lightly to achieve a mix of crunchy and slightly chunky textures in your cookies.
These cookies perfectly balance sweet and salty flavors, making them an ideal treat for fans of both tastes.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.